Skate Date Podcast

In this episode we talk about who our role models have been and how they influence us. We also discuss what we think about being role models. In the Wheel world we talk all about the new roller skate disco gardening pop up called DiscOasis that Rebel is working at for the next four months.  If you want to be featured in find your skate date, email us at dearskatedate@gmail.com If you have a questi...

In season 2 episode 25 of Skate Date we talk about how Rebel left a few teeth in a skatepark and was then made the villain less than 24hrs later. We touch base on how it is ok to be block and be blocked on social media.  We talk about the amazing event Shove created, the Sun' Out, Buns Out. Want to go to Bali with Shovel!!  https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/email/rebel-and-shove This week&apo...

In season 2 episode 24 of Skate Date we are talking about quitting jobs to pursue happiness and our dreams, traveling and answering your rapid fire dear shovel questions! IF YOU WANT TO TRAVEL WITH US FILL OUT THIS SURVEY: http://bit.ly/TravelWithQueerGirlStraightSkates FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedatepod/  WE MADE STICKERS FOR OUR PODCAST! GET ONE HERE: htt...

In season 2 episode 23 of Skate Date we talk about fat accessibility. What is  it? How do we find it, and how do we fight for it? We also chat about travel. Not just any kind of travel, but traveling with your roller skates of course! Buy Tie Dye socks from Rebel: www. CheersToTheQueers.com FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: MEET SINA!  www.instagram.com/zsimaa FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www....

In season 2 episode 22 of Skate Date we talk about lying for comfort- is it okay? Is it wrong? Do you do it? In the wheel world we talk about being too busy to skate- it totally sucks, so let's discuss.  Find your skate date: MEET Bu!  Twitter: @baby_cuete FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedatepod/  WE MADE STICKERS FOR OUR PODCAST! GET ONE HERE: https://www....

In season 2 episode 22 of Skate Date we talk about Pride! Rebel and Shove have different experiences growing up and being queer and thus translates to different views on pride! In the wheel world we talk about the Moxi Roller Skates X Forever 21 collab and we later ponder what our lives would be like without roller skating.  Book with Dammit Jessie:  www.dammitjessie.com DM on Insta: @dammit_Jessi...

In this episode, we talk about religious trauma, and it gets deep. We discuss the situation with the photographer that was homophobic and we answer your dear shovel question about toxicity within the skate community! GET A COOL STICKER/SHOP KIANA'S Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kianayouwanna Find your skate date: Meet LAURA (she/her) @muthrofdragnz www.instagram.com/muthrofdragnz Support o...

In season 2 episode 20 of Skate Date, Shove was on a work trip, so I had my friend Peach come on the podcast and we talked about Pandemic Rollers. If you are a pandemic roller, you are loved, appreciated, and you are an important part of the skate community! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  Follow Peach: @rollerdreamgirl on insta. Support our Podcast with your $$: https://paypal.me/cheer...

In season 2 episode 19 of Skate Date we talk about the new information that we don't have to wear masks if we are vaccinated, our fears about reentering regular life, and a full roller skating weekend! Find your skate date: MEET RAY (they/she) @hoop.skate.repeat www.instagram.com/hoop.skate.repeat  Support our Podcast with your $$: https://paypal.me/cheerstothequeers or Venmo @queergirlskates...

In this episode, we talk about how addicted we are to shopping, and how retail therapy is so real, but is it good for us? We also discuss how roller skates are getting stolen all the time... wtf!?! Find your skate date: MAKAYLA! @makaylarutski and @stokeybear_ www.instagram.com/stokeybear_ Support our Podcast with your $$: https://paypal.me/cheerstothequeers FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod ht...

In season 2 episode 17 of Skate Date we talk about a march we went on to fight against AAPI hate, and a harassment and stalking situation that happened within the skate community and how that is REALLY NOT OKAY. Find Your Skate Date: Meet Jordyn! www.instagram.com/overthe_hedgeskates Support our Podcast with your $$: https://paypal.me/cheerstothequeers BUY REBEL'S NEW MERCH: https://cheerstot...

In season 2 episode 16 of Skate Date we talk about when inspiration strikes and the lack thereof. Shove talks about her new collection that just dropped and  Rebel yells at her for skating toward cars in intersections. We answer a Dear Shovel that relates to poverty complex, and have a find your skate date! Find your Skate Date: Porschia! @squirrelandherskates www.instagram.com/squirrelandherskate...

In this episode we talk about the pandemic trauma that we know we are experiencing, and we're pretty sure you are too. If you're not, please teach us your ways. In the Wheel World, Rebel gets heated talking about how influencers and companies are making it seem like new skaters need to buy everything on the market in order to be a good skater (new skaters, this may seem like she is mad a...

In season 2 episode 14 of Skate Date we talk about what it's like to grow up poor and form a complex about it. We also talk about our different struggles with growing up poor and now having enough money to no longer struggle, but still have that poverty complex.  In the Wheel World we discuss our frustration with people constantly gear policing skaters. We have some strong opinions about this...

In season 2 episode (write episode number) of Skate Date we talk about our experience being featured in a Nike Journal mini doc, we discuss the current issue with Venice Beach skaters and the privilege of whiteness, and dive into a discussion on moving back in with parents who have views that contradict yours. Find your skate date: Nichole! @bowmannichole www.instagram.com/bowmannichole/ FOLLOW US...

In season 2  episode 12 of Skate Date we talk about how the queer and straight community often discredit bisexuals. In the real world, we check in with how we should be skating to skate, not for content creation. Find Your Skate Date: BEC!  @rollinbec  https://www.instagram.com/rollinbec/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedatepod/  WE MADE STICKERS FOR OUR PODCAST...

In season  2 episode 11 of Skate Date we talk about how we both got the vaccine with side effects galore. In the Real World we question if roller derby practice should be back in full affect.  Find Your Skate Date! Stevie Kix! https://www.instagram.com/stevie.kix/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedatepod/  WE MADE STICKERS FOR OUR PODCAST! GET ONE HERE: https://w...

In season 2 episode 10 we talk about burnout! Have we experienced it? Are we currently experiencing it? We disagree strongly when we talk about whether roller skating should have the option to be competitive, and we discuss roller skating with your partner during Dear Shovel. BE FEATURED ON FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: email dearskatedate@gmail.com ASK US A QUESTION: email dearskatedate@gmail.com FOLLOW...

In this episode, we talk about being "internet famous" and all the positives and negatives that come with it. We dive into what it is like to be scared of doing certain things on skates after getting injured, and in Dear Shovel we talk about finding friends. FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: BOWIE! @bowiemangscott www.instagram.com/bowiemangscott/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.ins...

On this episode of Skate Date we talk the boundaries we have and how we learned to set them. Shove and Rebel disagree about whether it is ok to have loose and stern boundaries. In the Wheel World we discuss how roller skaters are finally getting paid… maybe not as much as skate boarders and models, but you gotta start somewhere. FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: PEACH! @animedreamgirl https://www.instagram.co...

In season 2 episode 7 of Skate Date we talk about how obese people now qualify to get the vaccine in some states. In the wheel world we imagine what the skate community is going to look like after quarantine. The Ask Shovel portion gets a little dark. FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: DEBORAH! @riosun22 https://www.instagram.com/riosun22/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedat...

In season 2 episode 6 of Skate Date we talk about the healthcare system in the USA, what it's like to break your leg without insurance, and how to not steal other people's art in the wheel world. Hint... it's just by not stealing other people's art. We have a skate date for you to meet and talk about helping our queer friends date.  FIND YOUR SKATE DATE: Meet DESTINY! https://w...

In season 2 episode 5 of Skate Date we talk about TW: Street Harassment. In the Real World we talk about what street harassment is, our experiences, and what it's like to have to navigate in a generally unsafe world. In the Wheel World, Shove talks about what happened to her while skating. Stalkers, flashers, and all over creeps. When you are wearing roller skates, the street harassment can b...

In season 2 episode 4 of Skate Date we talk about being petty. Is it ok? Are you petty? We also talk about how some really famous skaters like to rebrand peoples moves and not give credit to other skaters. Also listen to Dear Shovel to hear our cringe stories of being 11 and queer. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SkateDatePod https://www.instagram.com/skatedatepod/  WE MADE STICKERS FOR OUR PODCAST! GET O...

In season 2 episode 3 of Skate Date we talk about the stigma of mental health. We dive into why we think people get so uncomfortable talking about mental illness and why it's important to break the stigma. In the wheel world we talk about how Rebel sprained her ankle and what that means when you really want to succeed at the 365 skate daily challenge. SHOP COOL ROLLER SKATE CLOTHING: www.bloo...